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KANPAI! Gunma
3
Oct
Date
3 Oct (Saturday)
Time
Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4
Venue
G Messe Gunma (Gunma Convention Center), 12-24 Iwaoshimachi
Takasaki, Gunma, Japan
📝 Useful Information
KANPAI! GUNMA is one of the largest sake and food tasting festivals in the Northern Kanto region. The event showcases local premium sake, craft beer, and regional gourmet cuisine from Gunma Prefecture.
Event Details (2026)
Key Highlights
•Event Name: KANPAI! GUNMA 2026
•Date(s) & Time(s):
•Saturday, October 3, 2026 (16:00 – 21:00; last entry 20:00)
•Sunday, October 4, 2026 (11:00 – 19:00; last entry 18:00)
•Event Location: G Messe Gunma (Gunma Convention Center), Exhibition Hall C and Outdoor Exhibition Area
•Type: Food & Beverage Festival / Sake Tasting
•Admission: Free
•Tasting Tickets: Required for sampling alcohol (on sale starting early August).
•Advance: 3,000 yen (11 tickets)
•Same-day: 3,500 yen (11 tickets) or 1,500 yen (4 tickets)
•Website: kanpai-gunma.jp
•Sake Selection: Features over 200 brands, primarily from 17 local Gunma breweries, plus guest breweries from neighboring prefectures like Niigata, Nagano, and Tochigi.
•Diverse Beverages: Beyond sake, visitors can sample Gunma-produced craft beer, gin, wine, cider, and fruit liqueurs.
•Local Gourmet: Stalls serve specialty dishes made with Gunma ingredients, such as prosciutto, cheese, and regional pasta, making it enjoyable for families and non-drinkers.
•Beginner Friendly: Includes special booths like "Gunma SAKE TSUGU" for those new to sake, offering seminars and tips on how to enjoy different varieties.
•Accessibility: A free shuttle bus typically operates from the East Exit of JR Takasaki Station to the venue. It is also a 15-minute walk from the station.
Updated at 21 Mar 2026